Celebrating the best Las Vegas photographer EVER Hank de Lespinasse. Sharing a history of Las Vegas. Every photo tweeted comes from his personal collection

Joined July 2019
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Collect a piece of Las Vegas history. Remember When Las Vegas a collection just dropped celebrates historic and iconic vintage images of Las Vegas. opensea.io/collection/rememb… #lasvegasnft
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Caesars Palace, The Forum Shops, The Omnimax. Marquee advertising "Free Covered Parking." Does free parking return, or prices get reduced, with new ownership?
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When cars used to drive on Fremont St.
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Las Vegas entertainers picket in front of The Riviera Hotel 1969.
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Las Vegas entrepreneur, casino developer, and owner Bob Stupak atop the 1,149-foot-tall Stratosphere tower for its opening. 1996.
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Iron @MikeTyson sparring at Johnny Tocco's Ringside Gym in Las Vegas preparing for his upcoming bout against Frank Bruno Jan. 1989. Gotta love those boxing posters on the wall. Tyson won by TKO in the 5th round.
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The massive Hard Rock guitar tower will soon be/is blocking this view from the TI. Would love to see the new views from the guitar when completed.
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Fertittas Palace.
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RIP Ruby Duncan.
Pioneering Las Vegas activist and Welfare Rights advocate Ruby Duncan appears at a meeting with Clark County Commissioners 1971. Obviously don't mess with Ruby Duncan.
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Long lines for gas on the Strip during the 1970's gas shortage.
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Another view above the Frontier Hotel 1971. Seems like most properties had tennis courts back then.
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Flying over The Dunes Hotel 1971. A closed Bonanza across the street. An iconic shadow cast by an iconic marquee.
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Flying over The Frontier Hotel 1971. Some tennis courts out back and The Desert Inn across the street.
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Caesars Palace 1971 with The Dunes Golf Course.
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Front entrance of The Monte Carlo. Is the Monte Carlo missed? Does Park MGM even come close?
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Boxing match outside in the parking lot of Caesars Palace 1982. Will boxing in Las Vegas ever be like it was in the 80's and 90's? Easy answer. No.
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Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas. Opened May 18th, 1985, closed September 2004.
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Caesars Palace pool 1969 and 1980's
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What did the owner operators of this joint know that present day casino owner operators don't? Value! Boardwalk Casino Home of $1 Min. Tables, the 24HR Surf Buffet, $1.99 shrimp cocktail, and $12.99 for a 20 oz. Prime Rib Dinner 2003.
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With all the talk of how high food prices and other fees have become, let's not forget Las Vegas used to be a value destination. Look at those deals at the El Morocco. If they only offered FREE hot chocolate or frozen yogurt again Las Vegas would be hoppin.
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Getting gas across from The Stardust Hotel.
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